Reliancehttp://www.ril.com/html/aboutus/social_resp_comm_dev.html Social Responsibility and Community Development RIL has a long and strong tradition of supporting the larger communities that it connects with from education, health, drinking water, large-scale development of employable skills, to assistance during natural calamities such as earthquakes and cyclones. "I strongly believe that we can, and should do, much more.I also believe that this effort has to bring into play RIL's strengths of strategic planning, meticulous detailing and flawless execution on a large format". With this perspective in mind, Shri Mukesh D. Ambani announced the launch of 'The Reliance Foundation' in November 2009. The Reliance Foundation would address social development imperatives of India, specifically quality, formal and vocational eduation, affordable high-quality health care, meaningful rural development and urban renewal, and protection and promotion of India's priceless heritage of arts and culture. Education Education continues to be one of the major thrust areas of RIL's CSR interventions. A network of 10 schools caters to over 14,000 students spread across geographies in India. RIL's CSR cells of its manufacturing divisions and E&P blocks work zealously, round the year to support the educational requirement of the surrounding community and schools in the neighbouring region benefiting thousands of students from the underpriviledged section of the society. RIL's project for physically challenged children at Surat, near the Hazira Manufacturing Division, is fast emerging as a global model of public-private partnership, supporting physically challenged children's education with a local NGO. A hostel for physically challenged female students from the underpriviledged segment of the society has also been constructed. With the support of state government of Gujarat, the school has been upgraded to Standard XII, thus becoming first such school in India. Project 'Jagruti', the project to tackle dyslexia in Surat, is yet another public-private partnership based successful CSR programme being run by RIL. This project is based on the Linda Bell Model for diagnosis of dyslexia. The project is fully piloted at RIL's J. H. Ambani School in Surat. H. Spouses of RIL employees from the Hazira Manufacturing Division are also supporting this activity. The J. "Reliance Dhirubhai Ambani Protsaham" programme continues to support poor and brilliant students in pursuing higher studies. At many locations near its manufacturing divisions. RIL supports academics and education at all levels. Blind Association and Cancer Society.The success of this programme has inspired many schools in Surat to replicate the model. The school has been placed in the outstanding category amongst all Dayanand Anglo Vedic (DAV) Public schools across the country and has been awarded "Pride of DAV Award" for meritorious achievements in class X and XII of the CBSE Examination AY 2009-10. Further. . RIL has established an 'Early Intervention & Rehabilitation Centre for Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities' at Tallarevu to cater to the needs of such children and others living in Tallarevu Mandal and Yanam Union Territory. The highlight of the year was the construction of additional classrooms and equipping them with furniture for the school at the Air Force Station. the Company sponsors female students from the economically underpriviledged segment of the society. RIL supplied notebooks. To bring better results in high schools. The school has been awarded the King Queen Runner-up trophy for the AY 2009-10 by NASEOH for its contribution to this social cause. Regular counselling sessions are also being arranged with experts in personality development and psychologists for motivating the children to achieve better results. Continuous monitoring is being done to improve the performance of the students by conducting special classes in English and other subjects. The Reliance Jagruti project for dyslexia is setting the pace for the business world's response to the social stigma of the mentally underpriviledged children. Jamnagar and also at schools of neighboring villages at Kanachikari and Moti Khavdi. uniforms and bags to students from Gadimoga and Bhairavapalem panchayats and provided furniture to many schools to enable the children to have a better learning environment. RIL extended financial support to academic and cultural programmes of many educational institutions. Ambani School near Patalganga Manufacturing Division continues to strengthen the support network for the disadvantaged and the physically challenged through participation in initiatives being undertaken by National Society for Equal Opportunities for the Handicapped (NASEOH). Further. RIL provides 'vidya volunteers' for the subjects where there are no regular class teachers. RIL plays a pivotal role in the education of the girl child especially in rural regions. National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) registration has been initiated for the Academic Year (AY) 2010-11. Additionally. 000 free corneal graft surgeries for the visually challenged from the underpriviledged segment of the society. Doctors advise children and their parents on various health care issues and personal hygiene. RIL has also donated wheel-chairs and stretchers to a government-run hospital in Jamnagar. Additionally. It is the largest corneal grafting surgery project enabled by a single corporate entity in India. They refused to accept the status quo and have done path breaking work in changing how children study. Community Health Care RIL has developed Community Medical Centres (CMCs) near most of its manufacturing divisions. near RIL's Patalganga Manufacturing Division provides quality medical care to the surrounding community. Nanhi Kali. a passionate advocate for the cause of education. Pratham. 'Project Drishti' has undertaken over 8. Annually.The Mumbai Indians' (the Indian Premier League's franchise for Mumbai) 'Education for All' initiative is a movement to support efforts to provide quality education to all children. promotive and curative health care to the communities from neighbouring villages. Nita M. RIL has initiated a project for the development of cost effective and user friendly plastic cane. Further. Ambani. Teach for India and Ummeed. These CMCs provide comprehensive health services covering preventive. A plastic cane identical to an aluminium cane has been developed and NAB found it . Manufacturing divisions conduct regular health checkups for children in schools of their respective neighbouring regions. RILsponsored Moti Khavdi Medical Centre caters to patients of surrounding villages with free medical services for needy patients. The initiative is the brainchild of Smt. Trauma patients are provided free lifesaving treatment. Further. the hospital continues to provide poor patients and senior citizens with free or highly subsidised treatment. many manufacturing divisions regularly conduct blindness control programmes. Further. It extends prompt and specialised services to accident victims on the Mumbai-Pune highway. learn and grow. A unique joint initiative of RIL and the National Association of Blind (NAB). comprising free cataract surgeries as well as distribution of prescription glasses and free medication like Vitamin A capsules and drops to underpriviledged children of neighbouring villages. All proceeds from wristband sales go to support partner organisations: Akanksha. The 'Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital' at Lodhivali. All these organisations have taken on the challenge of giving children in Mumbai and across India the opportunity to receive a great education. RIL employees organise and participate in blood donation camps across manufacturing divisions and offices. for educational and nutritional support. Manufacturing divisions in Jamnagar and Patalganga too have ART Centre facilities. Gujarat for establishing a CT Scan Centre and Cardiac Disorder Diagnostic Centre in Bharuch. Under 'Project Balkalyan'. the plastic cane will cost about 60% less than an aluminium cane.an initiative of spouses of RIL executives from the Hazira Manufacturing Division. move to neighbouring villages on a scheduled basis all through the week. support and treatment including free of cost treatment to those who cannot afford the same. Through the PHC. Community's Safety The Road Safety System is the most advanced. several agencies and RIL. Further. The PHC is one of the few centres that has achieved a 100% target for conducting family planning operations in FY 2009-10. malaria surveillance programme and health checkups for schools etc. 'The initiative to combat TB. established in FY 2004-05. As per an initial estimate. continues its patronage and renders exemplary service in the region. The PHC at Gadimoga. RIL has institutionalised road safety training . The Hazira Manufacturing Division's DOTS HIV/AIDS Centre is one of the largest AntiRetroviral Treatment Centre (ART Centre) in the country. NGOs. Gujarat adopted by RIL in FY 2006-07. 55 children afflicted with HIV/AIDS are provided with nutritional support. This initiative has been expanded to other manufacturing divisions where activities are largely in the areas of advocacy and awareness. HIV/AIDS' is a unique publicprivate partnership programme between the Government. Bharuch. The 'Primary Health Centre (PHC)' at Dahej.'Health-On. every month. diagnostic and therapeutic services including free medicines to neighbouring villages. more than 100 HIV+ children have been adopted by the Reliance Ladies Club . It extends from creating awareness to providing care. RIL has contributed through the Rotary Welfare Trust. caters to the needs of the surrounding village communities. Further.000 families living in this region.Wheels' which are specially designed mobile dispensaries equipped with a doctor accompanied by a nurse. The team is also working on weight reduction of the plastic cane. Mobile Van Clinics . the Company has not only achieved its objective of providing medical services and facilities to the surrounding villages but has also conducted numerous programmes of national importance such as the pulse polio programme. The two sub centres of this PHCat Bhairavapalem and Laxmipathipuram villages benefit about 6.meeting the functional requirements during trials. cost effective and easy to use tool for improving public safety and reducing operating economic costs. which is being run by RIL at its Jamnagar Manufacturing Division. Manufacturing divisions offer free medical. The Company reaches out to over a lakh tanker and truck drivers annually. Further. The 971 facilities include 879 anganwadi buildings pre-nursery schools).000 fisher folk living in Darialathippa village providing them smooth transit facility to villages that are on the other side of the Godavari river. Since its inception in 2001 till March 2010.750 hectares surrounding agricultural land. Rural Infrastructure Development Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT) as a Corporate NGO. the Road Traffic Office (RTO) near Hazira is being supported by a multimedia based training facility to render safety awareness to all new license aspirants. a fish drying platform cum jetty at Yanam was brought into operation this year.000 litres to 2. road shows and training sessions for tanker drivers transporting chemicals and hazardous goods are organised at truckers' plazas. The RRDT initiative. The Hoshiarpur Manufacturing Division.698 village infrastructure facilities with an aggregate expenditure of Rs 261. provides round-the-clock free ambulance services on the National Highway 70 (a 20 kms stretch from Punjab to Himachal Pradesh). The sumps and check-dams constructed are in areas of perennial water scarcity. For the first time in the state of Gujarat.390 village infrastructure facilities in 1. . continued its activities under the Gokul Gram Yojana of the state government of Gujarat. RIL completed the Mandal Development Road of 10 kms length connecting Tallarevu to Bairopalem improving transport infrastructure.58 crore. RRDT undertook development of 1. has set an example for sustainable community development work in India by a unique synergy of a corporate NGO (RRDT) and the state government of Gujarat. RIL has tied up with an NGO and adopted a 110 kms stretch on the state highway in Gujarat starting from Sachin to Bharuch and the state highway via Hazira-Olpad-Hansot-Ankleshwar. construction of 971 facilities aggregating expenditure of Rs 36. RIL continues to develop rural infrastructure facilities and temples near the surrounding villages of many of its manufacturing divisions.30 crore. spanning over a decade.5 lakh litres waterstorage capacity and 9 check dams with total water storage capacity of 12. 21 underground RCC sumps of capacities varying from 50. Punjab. RRDT. It will benefit about 2. In FY 2009-10.across its numerous manufacturing divisions. has constructed 6. were completed in FY 2009-10 and the same were handed over to the respective village authorities.243 villages of 166 talukas across all 25 districts of the state of Gujarat.58 (million cubic feet (mcft) capable of catering to the irrigation needs of about 1. who visit the premises for receipt and dispatch of feedstock and finished goods. The road was dedicated to the nation by the Hon' Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh. under Gokul Gram Yojana of the state government of Gujarat. 61 cement-concrete roads. Further. Of these. To provide emergency and trauma care to victims of highway accidents. at Hazira. Units in these regions were persuaded to give bag making operations on job work basis to housewives or a group working on a cooperative basis. electrician training. In addition to extending donations. These include dress making. helpers for hospitals. the RIL team from Jamnagar and Andhra Pradesh worked zealously in flood affected areas of Krishna. Cyclone 'AILA' hit West Bengal's 24 North & South parganas in May 2009. health care. mobile phone repairing. in October 2009. bamboo article making. research organisations and government agencies working with fisher folk. . stretching 778 kms. RIL identified few bag making units. Belgharia and Pune. A proposal to use various types of Polypropylene (PP) Geosynthetics was made and all technical inputs were provided to the officials to restore the embankment. Further.Livelihood Support Programmes RIL sponsored Self-Help Groups (SHGs) continue to empower women and youth from the underpriviledged segment through various employment oriented training and skill development programmes. NGOs. RIL took the initiative to create a 'handloom' like excitement in the field of the PPNW bag. The National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) will modernise the fishing harbour at Kakinada and also develop fish outlets. jewellery making. RIL has promoted organic aqua culture for the benefit farmers in the Kakinada region. considerably reducing deaths amongst lion cubs. The housewife collects cut pieces from the converters. Bhavani. in the cyclone AILA affected region. This initiative has helped create an opportunity for housewives to earn from home apart from giving them financial independence and a sense of pride. nursing. stitches them and supplies it back to the converter. The outcome of the workshop was followed up with the agencies involved. Relief Operations RIL's time tested disaster management and calamity relief operations were put to use yet again in FY 2009-10. Andhra Pradesh. Seeing the popularity of Polypropylene Non-Woven (PPNW) for various packaging solutions across the southern part of India. RIL organised a livelihood workshop mainly focusing on fishermen involving different stakeholders like farmers. manufacturing non-woven bags in small towns like Madurai. Wildlife and Animal Care Parapets were constructed on open wells in the Gir forest in Gujarat. RIL reached out to the state government of West Bengal on a war footing to facilitate speedy construction of a longlasting embankment. light motor vehicle driving training etc. through FY 2009-10. an NGO that binds the industry and the rural community for socioeconomic development. RIL commenced development work in the temple square area. RIL carpeted the bypass road leading to the temple and also continued the upkeep of the temple and the adjoining areas. RIL has initiated various activities to consolidate the Indian ethos of unity in multiplicity. RIL continues to support 'Homage to Abbaji'. Late Ustad Allarakha. NGOs and events with the aim to develop professionalism in the country. eateries and specialties of Gujarat through exhibitions. offers a platform to national and international artistes of repute to come on a common stage thus fostering camaraderie. cultural juxtaposition and harmony. RIL supported more than a dozen garba troupes and organisations in Jamnagar. history. SVADES works in surrounding villages near Vadodra Manufacturing Division. held in Mumbai once a year.Heritage Conservation Keeping in view the plurality of our society with multiple cultures. Rajkot. HIV AIDS awareness. In FY 2009-10. Promoting Sports and Sportspersons . Supporting Professional Organisations and NGOs RIL continues to support professional organisations. Gandhinagar etc. Ahmedabad. in FY 2009-10. hygiene and sanitation are some of the initiatives that SVADES undertook during the year. displays and stalls were part of the special attractions. RIL is also aiding the development of the Jamnagar Chamber of Commerce and Industry's (JCCI) new office building to be called the 'Dhirubhai Ambani Vanijya Bhavan'. This unique musical event. handicrafts. In November 2009. under the state government of Gujarat's Pavitra Yatradham Vikas Board. Additionally. depiction of culture. traditions and backgrounds. a musical fiesta designed 10 years ago by the noted musician. Zakir Hussain. RIL continues to support and develop the heritage temple and town of Dwarka. Besides nine days of traditional garbas. SVADES focuses on skill development training and education. RIL continues to support and work with Society for Village Development in Petrochemicals Area (SVADES). Supporting Indian Culture Under the aegis of the Gujarat Industries Navratri Festival Society (GINFS). in memory of his father and guru. is amongst the most followed cricket teams in the IPL. Each year. Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation . The venture will have parallel complementary strategies: to provide and operate world class infrastructure and coaching facilities in the country to unlock India's sporting potential and create and operate major sports and entertainment assets in the country. In FY 2009-10. 2 lakh and a citation. This is yet another step to help India achieve world class excellence in sports. RIL instituted 'NASI-Reliance Industries Platinum Jubilee Awards Covering Both Physical and Biological Sciences' by allocating dedicated funds amounting to Rs. which will foster talent scouting and development of cricket. Along with the National Academy of Sciences. In December 2006. Group President (Corporate Affairs) was elected as the Vice President of the Gujarat Cricket Association. the Stanford Business School may award up to five Reliance Dhirubhai Fellowships. RIL and the Stanford Graduate School of Business announced the creation of the 'Reliance Dhirubhai India Education Fund' in April 2008 to enable promising Indian students with financial need to obtain an MBA from Stanford. RIL and IMG have entered into an equal joint venture in FY 2009-10 to develop. 5 lakh each. jointly with UDCT Alumni Association (UAA). 1 crore in 2006. all 24 Real Heroes are honoured and felicitated at a grand event in Mumbai with a trophy and a cash prize of Rs. India (NASI). market and manage sports and entertainment in India. This effort. the ordinary people who have rendered extraordinary services for the betterment of others. The Indian Premier League (IPL) offered yet another opportunity to support and sponsor cricket. For their contributions. Acknowledging and Supporting Talent 'Real Heroes' is an initiative of CNN-IBN in partnership with RIL to honour the silent warriors of change. RIL actively nurtures young and talented cricketers and sports bodies. is RIL's contribution to creating a healthy sporting ecosystem. the IPL franchise for the city of Mumbai. The annual award to scientists is in recognition of their significant contribution for application-oriented innovations and research.Besides promoting cricket on the global front. The award carries cash prize of Rs. Shri Parimal Nathwani. RIL instituted 'UAA-Dhirubhai Ambani Lifetime Achievement Award' for innovative and outstanding contributions in the field of chemical sciences. Mumbai Indians (MI). Reliance Dhirubhai Fellows will receive full financial support for the two-year Stanford MBA Programme. compared to the world average of 29. is the fruition of a dream to offer educational opportunities to children that make learning a joy and help bring out the best in them. and several of them have already found expression in terms of new inventions or innovations which have empowered doctors in the difficult task of decreasing the mortality and morbidity of disease.281 students. Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Medical Research Society (HNMRS). have been completed and are also on hand currently at the HNMRS. a non-profit research organisation based in Mumbai and established in 1974 with the sole aim of undertaking scientific research in the area of biomedical sciences and allied disciplines. Onco-Surgery. Paediatric Hematology and Paediatric Endocrinology. the schemes have benefited 7. diagnostic. of considerable medical and scientific relevance to the community. In examinations of all the three streams . Most of the studies done at this institute have the potential for translation into tangible benefits for humanity.Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation (DAF) has Education and Public Healthcare as its focus areas. having rendered quality healthcare to the society for more than 85 years.the ICSE. surpassing that of all the previous years. the IGCSE and the IB Diploma held in 2009.056 of whom are physically challenged. For the fourth year in a row. Several high-budgeted research projects. 3 of the students earned the perfect score of 45 points. It is one of the most renowned institutes for transplant surgeries and eye donations. therapeutic. most of which are of national importance in the areas of the preventive. a score that was achieved only by 86 children worldwide in 2009. The academic accomplishments and the all-round development of children from class LKG to 12 is a fitting tribute to this noble aspiration. Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS) Dhirubhai Ambani International School (DAIS). Till date. The schemes also take care of the physically challenged meritorious students of the State Education Boards. 1. As against the average score of 36 (out of the maximum possible score of 45) achieved by the first four batches of IB students. the Class of 2009. In an even greater accomplishment. the school's children have given an impressive performance.5. The HNMRS has undertaken over 150 research projects on a wide range of topics. founded in 2003. the ICSE batch has achieved excellent results - . and rehabilitative aspects of health. the fifth batch. attained an average score of 37. DAF recognises and assists students who top the merit lists of Std X and Std XII Board exams. It has a 328 bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital with some rare specialties like Oro-facial Surgery. Under its SSC Merit Reward and Undergraduate Scholarship Schemes instituted in 1996. 'Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital & Research Centre (HNHRC)' is a renowned institution in South Mumbai. 32 at Warwick. as compared to the world average of 33% and the Indian average of 38%. For the fourth year in a row. participation in IAYP (International Award for Young People) which facilitates overall development of children by challenging them in areas of physical recreation. The IB Class of 2010 has earned admission offers from the world's top universities. Brown has accepted 2 students.earning an average score of 91%. MIT 2. Goonj and Habitat for Humanity. skills. service and expeditions. The academic year 2009-10 also earmarked several other notable and innovative initiatives. the IB Diploma students have taken up the initiative to construct houses and roads in the village Hassachipatti (near Matheran) as well as provide educational opportunities to children in that area. To fund this project. 3 students were accepted at Oxbridge. UC Berkeley 6 and New York University 11. University of Toronto and University of Hong Kong. Stanford 2. Committed Communities Development Trust (CCDT). Akanksha. Cornell 2. Columbia 1. and the celebration of the Annual Day on the theme 'I am Mumbai'. Some of the children have even topped globally in several subjects while some of them are national toppers. Northwestern 3. the school's students also work with a number of NGOs which include Advitya. 9 at King's College and 9 at the London School of Economics. the Annual DAIMUN (Dhirubhai Ambani International School Model United Nations) Conference which promotes children's leadership potential and commitment to civic engagement. Other reputable universities that have offered admission to the students include Duke. This year. since receiving the Regional Membership in 2008. Amongst the Ivy League and other leading universities. amongst others.1% of all IGCSE grades achieved were A* and A grades. 21 at University College London. This stature will provide . Princeton 2. These include the 'Paigaam' Peace Conference which fosters a harmonious relationship with people from across the border. University of California LA 11. In a fitting tribute to what it has accomplished in taking forward the Round Square IDEALS. The school's performance at the level of university placement continues to be exemplary. Students who applied to universities in Singapore as well as those who plan to continue their studies in India are expected to do equally well when their admissions are finalised. 7 at Imperial. one of the students received the 'Best IGCSE Student in India' award fromCambridge International Examinations.1%. Muktangan. Pratham. Apart from academics. Yale 1. U-Penn 5. British Columbia. the Dhirubhai Ambani International School has received the prestigious Global Membership of Round Square in 2010. depicting the indomitable spirit of Mumbai and an awakening to address the daunting challenges it faces. Carnegie Mellon 5. McGill. Michigan 7. students organised a fete in 2010 in which substantial funds were raised. 87. with 29% of them scoring 95% and above and the topper scoring 96. design. we invest in social infrastructure. The Company’s CSR teams at all manufacturing divisions interact with the neighbouring community on regular basis. Sales (2007-2008) = Rs. Close and continuous interaction with the people and communities in and around the manufacturing divisions has been the key focus while striving to bring around qualitative changes and supporting the underprivileged.opportunities to further the ethos of Round Square through broad-based activities and exchanges that the global member schools fraternity provides. Reliance’s contributions to the community are in the area of health. improving village infrastructure. These initiatives are undertaken through partnerships with non-governmental organizations.). operation and maintenance of all our projects. recognizing that business ultimately has a purpose .to serve human needs. Growth is thinking beyond business As corporate citizens. infrastructure development (drinking water. It revolves around the Company’s deeply-held belief in the principle of symbiotic relationship with the local communities. 1. The Company takes pride in the fact that its CSR representatives are known by their first names in the regions that it operates. Reliance Industries Ltd. . Social Responsibility & Community Development : Social welfare and community development is at the core of Reliance’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) philosophy and continues to be a top priority for the Company. health. corporates and trusts. tree plantation. environment (effluent treatment. treatment of hazardous waste). Environmental protection is an integral part of the planning. and miscellaneous activities such as contribution to other social development organizations etc. believing strongly that our business strength fuels our social contributions. relief and assistance in the event of a natural disaster. human capital and infrastructure initiatives. construction of schools etc. education.000 crores (rounded off) Net profit after tax = Rs. the group and the larger community to which they belong. 19500 crores (rounded off) CSR Budget = Not Available Karmayog 2008 CSR Rating: 2/5 CSR activities: Our Commitments : Growth is care for the environment Reliance believes that a clean environment in and around the workplace fosters health and prosperity for the individual. construction. To this end. Reliance encourages. funds and develops numerous education.40. Barabanki Manufacturing Division provides medical service and awareness programs on health. Nagothane Manufacturing Division based CSR cell – MGCC Area Development Research Foundation (MADER) Trust took following initiatives: • Felicitated meritorious students from neighbouring villages and tribal hamlets. This was done by giving opportunities to them to work in the Company’s operating plants. To ensure high quality of teaching. Barabanki Manufacturing Division renovated a primary school in an adjoining village. Efforts were made to enhance employability/skill development of local youths. Reliance has made significant efforts towards value enhancement of teachers through professional and institutionalized training. hazards substance abuse. stationary items and a school bag. Reliance also provided school uniforms. . A modern educational infrastructure coupled with extra-curricular activities and recreational facilities distinguish all these schools. Each student received a set of note books. Reliance has launched the “Sky is the limit” programme at Hazira. • There are several Zilla Parishad schools located on the hilltop near Nagothane Manufacturing Division where all the children who are attending school are tribal. hygiene. covering diverse topics such as noise pollution. which in turn improve their job prospects. prevention of HIV/AIDS and First Aid were conducted for students of schools at the neighbouring towns and villages of Patalganga. With an objective to encourage the tribal students. Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani School. and also organized ‘Balmela’ and Science and Mathematics Fair. books. Health Health Awareness Programs. Executive Development Programs for officers of neighbouring industries were organized in coordination with PRIA (Patalganga Rasayani Industries Association). cleanliness and sanitation in neighboring villages. Dahej Manufacturing Division conducted educational and excursion tours of students and teachers from the primary schools of neighbouring villages. Hazira and Jamanagar respectively. and Jamnaben Hirachand Ambani Saraswati Vidya Mandir are schools near the Company’s manufacturing locations at Patalganga. The Company also provides opportunities to engineering and management institute students to undergo in-plant training/projects as part of their academic curriculum. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Vidya Mandir. bags. shoes and stationery to the school-going children of neighbouring village. To encourage school children from neighbouring villages.Education ‘Teach them young’ is the very motto of Reliance as the Company believes that the quality of inputs received by an individual at an early age contributes to his or her growth as a capable human being. to address the problem of school drop-outs in the local community. The Company’s major manufacturing locations provide good quality education to the children of all employees and also cater to the needs of surrounding villages. To provide training in the field of effective techniques and modern methods of teaching to high school teachers in the Hazira area. thus enabling them to appreciate application of theoretical knowledge and get an exposure to the industrial practices. Hoshiarpur Manufacturing Division provided free uniform (winter and summer). the Company organized training of teachers in various subjects. Gujarat. and the State Highway via Hazira .. These Centres have been well received and go a long way in providing the medical relief for the community. Navaniya. Nani Khavdi. during the pre-commissioning stage of the refinery in November 1995. About 1. Lodhivali Reliance also operates the Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital. and is in the process of replicating the same at the other manufacturing divisions. care and support. Bara. has attained the status of the best PHC in the District in a short-span of 6 months and has established itself as a centre of excellence. Kanalus. Highway Rescue Intervention To provide emergency and trauma care to victims of highway accidents. Jamnagar . Vasai and Amra benefit from the same. Adoption of Public Health Centre (PHC) Reliance has adopted a Primary Health Centre (PHC) from the State Government of Gujarat and converted it into a model primary health centre. The Company has implemented HIV / AIDS and DOTS programme at Hazira and Jamnagar. Traffic Police personnel are the first government agency to respond to an emergency involving a chemical tanker or a truck. malaria. a village near Jamnagar Manufacturing Division. Padana. Initiatives to Combat HIV / AIDS and TB The Company provides Community Medical Centres near most of its manufacturing divisions. HIV / AIDS etc. Reliance’s initiative to combat HIV / AIDS has been recognized by UNAID. Round the clock free ambulance service has been provided to roadside accident victims. These centres cater to the Governmental health care programmes like maternal and child health. besides providing curative treatment. it is important that these personnel understand the hazards and the basic steps to be taken to safeguard themselves and the general public from the hazards of chemicals. Hazira has tied-up with an NGO to run the project on the State Highway in Gujarat starting from Sachin to Bharuch. The project will benefit thousands of commuters who use this highway on a daily basis. This comprehensive project extends from creating awareness to providing treatment. Mungani. TB. Moti Khavdi Medical Centre As part of corporate social responsibility services.2 lakh villagers of nearby areas like Moti Khavdi. a community medical centre was established in Moti Khavdi. Baid. This Community Medical Centre provides comprehensive medical services free of cost and round the clock. Jogvad.Hoshiarpur Manufacturing Division too conducts monthly checkup camps at neighbouring villages.Ankleshwar. NGOs and Reliance. Gagva. The PHC located at Dahej in Bharuch District. With the increase in the number of accidents on roads and the unending addition of new chemicals. World Bank and other national and international institutions. This initiative is a publicprivate partnership between the Government. Free medicines and spectacles were also provided. Community Medical Services at SEZ. Sarmat. The Company’s initiative of training traffic police personnel by its Kurkumbh Manufacturing Division in handling road transport emergencies involving chemicals will go a long way in serving the objective of community well-being. Meghpar. Jakhar. Lodhivali and renders quality medical services to the rural population and highway accident victims. Sikka. Hazira Rehabilitation Centre for the Physically Challenged has been set up in partnership with Disabled Welfare Trust of India for capacity building of physically challenged children from the weaker sections of society.Olpad .Hansot . These programmes have gone a long way in educating the community on prevention of diseases. The hospital is in the process of building a multi-storied ultra modern tertiary care hospital with state-of-art facilities and infrastructure embracing the entire spectrum of health care services. The Company has given shelter in several colonies. Cardiovascular Surgery and Cosmetology. the Company provides monetary assistance for purchase of medicines to cancer patients. nurses and ambulances. The Hospital carried out several Cadaver Transplants in the recent past. which is a genetic disorder. and many of the existing facilities would be significantly upgraded in areas like Neurology and Neurosurgery. the hospital continues to conduct free health check-up for senior citizens and physically challenged in Mumbai. Some of the important outreach programmes conducted during the year included a Senior Citizen Health Screening Program in association with Rotary Club. The opportunity was also used for detecting aneamia and sickle cell aneamia. A post-test counseling session was organized for the parents of these children. Blood Donation Drives The Company’s employees organize and participate in blood donation campaigns every year across its manufacturing divisions and offices. Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. Each medical centre is manned round the clock by doctors. Urosurgery. Thalassaemia detection camp and Parental counselling The tribal areas in regions near Surat. with financial and technical services support from the Reliance Group. and a medical back-up for the Special Olympics event organized by the Lions Club . The Company launched a thalassaemia detection camp in association with the Indian Red Cross in the local high school. Project “Cancer-Aid” for Cancer patients In partnership with the Lions Cancer Detection centre.International. Gujarat. Thousands of patients have received treatment indoors in the various wards and specialized care areas and at OPD services at P. and promoting a healthy lifestyle.000 surgeries were performed during the year. Twice a month. More than 4. a charitable hospital offering tertiary health care facilities to all strata of society and providing free and subsidized services to the poor and indigent patients availing of various diagnostic and treatment facilities. Further. are highly endemic to the prevalence of a thalassaemic trait. Children from the nearby school were tested for the disorder. A chain of blood banks would be established . Several new facilities would be added. the popular Diagnostic Centre of the Hospital. joined in 1997 the Management of HNHRC. of which a major portion was special and supramajor surgeries. Clinic. Each labour colony has a separate medical centre. The Hospital continues its age-old tradition of rendering free service to all in the casualty ward. Public Health Care Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Hospital and Research Centre (HNHRC) Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation (DAF). Mobile Dispensaries Reliance also operates free medical diagnostic and therapeutic services at neighbouring villages of several of its manufacturing locations. the eye Donation drive initiated by the hospital witnessed an increased response.A massive workforce from all parts of India are working at the mega construction activities in the SEZ at Jamnagar.T. two more brand new cow-sheds for Kanalus and Kanachikari were constructed and handed over to the respective villages. education support etc. Cleaning and sanitation drive at Moti Khavdi was taken up as an ongoing project. Those in need of medical care are offered special attention and treatment at the institution free of cost. Topics of national health priority constitute a major share of the research projects undertaken.500 Indians.all free of cost. Drinking water through water . These cows and cow-sheds (“Gaushala”) receive regular fodder supply from the Company’s Jamnagar Manufacturing Division. Activities during the year focussed on improving village infrastructure. a nation-wide corneal grafting drive to bring light into the lives of visually challenged from the underprivileged segment of society has restored the gift of sight to over 5. believed to be dug by Pandavas. The Society has been carrying out scientific research activities since 1974 -75 and has completed more than 130 research projects. a totally fresh approach was adopted to beautify Moti Khavdi. They are to (i) develop the temple square in front of the famous Dwarkadheesh temple (ii) construct ‘Sudama Setu’-a bridge to connect both the banks of Gomati river behind Dwarkadheesh’s temple and (iii) develop ‘Panch-kui’ area on the sea-shore where five wells. The project. Reliance’s adopted village. The scientists from HNRMS have presented over 180 papers at various national and international conferences. would be a landmark healthcare facility in this city. still give fresh potable water right on the seashore. Sir Hurkisondas Nurrotumdas Medical Research Society (HNMRS) DAF.at various centres under a new initiative by the DAF. Project Drishti has undertaken over 5. Educational and research activities at the hospital shall receive significant boost by way of advancedfacilities and better funding. It is now the largest corneal grafting surgery project enabled by a single corporate entity inIndia. The researchers are motivated to expand their research avenues to carry out epidemiological studies and community-based surveys. More than 130 papers have been published in peer reviewed scientific journals.500 keroptoplasty surgeries in less than 4 years since it was started . A unique joint initiative of Reliance Industries Limited and National Association of Blind (NAB). Three MoUs were finalized with the State Government of Gujarat for development of Dwarka during the year. Drishti painting competition is organized for school children at several manufacturing divisions and offices of the Company. children from nearby schools and susceptible population from neighbourhood communities are regularly screened by medical / paramedical professionals. As part of such studies. supports the scientific research activities of HNMRS. when completed. supply of drinking water. Drishti Painting Competition As a part of corporate initiative to propagate awareness of Project Drishti. water tank and avedo (common drinking water facility for villagers) was done at Nani Khavdi during the year under report. Community Development Jamnagar Manufacturing Division continues to extend a helping hand to surrounding villages and the community at large. To maintain and support village cows in surrounding villages. in a unique initiative to improve rural housekeeping and sanitation. about half of them being highly rated as prestigious international journals. Drishti Project Drishti. through the Reliance Group. Construction of a public lavatory. During the year. After successfully implementing zero garbage concept at Nagothane Manufacturing Division. 5) sponsoring of cultural and sports events. 6) financial relief to affected communities. formed to carry out rural development projects in private public partnership. infrastructure development and supply of safe drinking to the villages. the world’s longest dance festival on a large scale. 38 drinking water facilities. The event evoked tremendous response and applause from every quarter of the society at large. Social initiatives undertaken by Dahej Manufacturing Division are concentrated towards promotion of education. supporting Navratri celebrations in Jamnagar were some of the salient aspects of Jamnagar Manufacturing Division’s Community Welfare Cell as part of routine and regular activities. support to Government of Gujarat’s drive for girls’ education. The event brought to fore the role of industries. RRDT has turned out to be an exemplary corporate NGO steadily and silently implementing government’s developmental plans for rural areas of Gujarat. A gala festival was organized and celebrated at state capital Gandhinagar’s helipad ground for nine days jointly with leading industries of Gujarat.tankers was supplied during a crisis period in Sikka. 1 panchayat office. art and culture etc in the development of Gujarat as a vibrant state. 2) vocational training for the youth. A new primary school building at Navagam was constructed and repairing of some village schools was taken up. Reliance has also solved the long-standing drinking water problem of villages near its Manufacturing Divisions located at Naroda and Nagpur. The training programmes conducted at Vadodara for the rural women and youth of surrounding villages of Vadodara Manufacturing Division during the current year are: 1) Women Empowerment. In a major initiative to celebrate Navratri. distribution of gifts to girls of villages during Navratri festival. 7) compensation to local fishermen. Reliance Rural Development Trust (RRDT) The work to improve the rural infrastructure under the Government of Gujarat’s rural development plans was continued with full energy by RRDT. handicrafts. health awareness and medical facilities. Empowerment of Women and Youth Reliance has conducted many training programmes. Reliance has created public bathing facilities and toilets for truckers and residents of villages for improving hygiene near its Allahabad Manufacturing Division. 5 check-dams and 2 other amenities in the rural areas of the State of Gujarat. Drinking water pipelines were laid during the year. Some of the initiatives undertaken by the Company’s E&P Division near KG-D6 include 1) gainful employment for local communities. which would help the rural women and youth to be self sustaining and generate income for themselves and support their families. 465 anganwadis. 3) Beauty Culture & Healthcare. The facilities included 247 concrete roads. 9) improvement of village school infrastructure and 10) medical help to local communities.07 crore. 4) financial assistance for community activities. Participation and distribution of sweets in village schools during the Independence Day and the Republic Day. During the year under report. Dahej Manufacturing Division has been playing a pivotal role in the development of the society. 4) Hospital . the RRDT created 760 facilities in the rural areas at a cost of Rs. 24. 8) academic and financial assistance and educational support through distribution of books. the Company’s CSR cell took the initiative to propagate the concept of solid waste (dry and wet waste) management in the neighbouring villages so as to help villagers in keeping their village environment neat. Further. 3) employment for members of Gadimoga panchayat. clean and garbage-free. 2) Dress making & Designing. At Kanachikari. Meghpar and Padana. Nani Khavdi. It is a unique synergy between a corporate giant like Reliance Industries Limited and the Government of Gujarat. Jamnagar manufacturing division took a lead to form Gujarat Industries Navratri Festival. 2 community halls. papad-making and supplying it to industrial canteens and also hand-carry-bag making. to various plumbers as well as to ITIs to promote this new energy efficient application in the building industry. The Company’s Polymer business division organised technical training programmes at 50 Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) all over India to enhance skills of artisans for new and advanced technique of plumbing with PPR pipes. Transforming lives at the bottom of the Pyramid Reliance constantly aims at creating and living up to rising expectations among its valued stakeholders. the Company also focusses on the development of the ecosystem and improvement of the green belt across its manufacturing and E&P sites. Packaging solution to farmers (Leno bags) Reliance organised extensive awareness programmes on improved packaging solutions for potato and other vegetables for farmers all over India. Reliance has found a solution for being environmental friendly on a sustainable basis. This included demonstration on use of Leno bags. The Company also offers plumbing kits. Hoshiarpur Manufacturing Division conducts free stitching courses for the women of nearby villages. 8) Mobile Repairing and 9) Doormat making. This programme helped the farmers reduce the cost of packaging of potato. When most of the environmental concerns are subsidised. This division also conducted computer education courses and nursing assistant training courses. This business has transformed lives of those at the bottom of the pyramid. which are more durable. In the case of recycling bottles.000 farmers across India. This initiative covered many plumbers across the country. improving sanitation and hygiene and reducing drudgery of . 7) Motor Vehicle Driving. 6) Computer Hardware. The Company cares for providing clean and green environment on a sustainable basis.attendant (Helpers for Hospital & Nursing Homes). The programme covered more than 10. It recycles used bottles to produce value added products. candle-making.000 individuals. agarbati-making. The trainees also received hands on training at the local hospitals and primary health centres at Nagothane. functionally more efficient and cheaper than traditional materials. Polyethylene (PE) Biogas Domes for Renewable Energy Source Biogas technology for rural development has been a focus area for Government of India. The Company also trains the youth in vehicle driving courses and also helps them in getting a driver’s license so that they can earn a livelihood by starting their own business as motor drivers. Reliance is indirectly providing livelihood to around 200. Eco-friendly Initiatives In addition to the above initiatives. The Company’s efforts helped the farmers to improve their earnings. enriched organic manure for agricultural usage. 5) Plumbing & Hand Pump repairing training. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) promotes family-type biogas plants under the National Project on Biogas Development (NPBD). These bags also helped farmers to reduce wastage while keeping in cold storage. Nagothane Manufacturing Division based CSR cell-MADER Trust is supporting several Self-Help groups in income generating activities such: Hatsadi tandul (brown rice cultivation). Several persons participated and benefited from the above training programmes. PPR pipes are faster to install than metal pipes. The project was launched in 1981-82 with the objective of producing clean and alternate renewable energy for cooking and lighting. This results in improving daily productivity of plumbers thereby increasing in their earnings. phenoyl making. free of cost. Nagothane Manufacturing Division conducted training in fashion designing courses for the ladies to upgrade the skills of those women who are already trained in basic tailoring. Skill Up-gradation Reliance runs special training programs to equip the young people of neighboring villages with life and work skills necessary for sustaining livelihood. its main thrust has been on education and public healthcare. Education: Rewards and Scholarships DAF SSC Merit Reward and Undergraduate Scholarship Schemes: The Foundation’s much acclaimed SSC Merit Reward and Undergraduate Scholarship Schemes continued to encourage and assist meritorious students at the district level to pursue higher education in different vocations to enhance the Human Resource potential of the country. Reliance felicitated each of these 24 Real Heroes to further encourage their contributions. Real Indian Heroes On the occasion of Shri Dhirubhai Ambani’s 75th birthday. Goa and the Union Territory of Daman. The PE-based dome has been developed by Reliance and has been approved by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation (DAF) Dhirubhai Ambani Foundation (DAF) was established in 1995 by Shri Dhirubhai Ambani. However. seamless construction. The two cubic metre “Deenabhandu” model is the most popular family type fixed dome biogas plant developed with conventional brick and cement. ease of installation and very little maintenance. are eligible for the Rewards and Scholarships. the Foundation has extended the Rewards and Scholarship Schemes to the first five physically challenged students from all the States and Union Territories of India that provide the list of such meritorious students. 1950. infrastructural support. DAF systematically pursues philanthropic activities to promote national welfare and social good. in the merit list of CBSE New Delhi. whereas at a function held in Hyderabad. Gujarat. as well as the first ten CBSE students from Maharashtra and Gujarat and 2 from Goa. 20 Physically Challenged . CNN-IBN. Thus. DAF initiatives reinforce Reliance’s commitment to social responsibility. Government of India. CNN-IBN identified 24 Real Heroes. which included six each from the four zones of India. light weight. DAF has for its objectives a broad spectrum of worthy causes ranging from health and environment. The Company has developed a 100 per cent leak-proof Rotomolded PE Dome. both the schemes are currently applicable in the states of Maharashtra. Many of these plants get defunct due to dome cracks leading to gas leakages. Accordingly. Vadodara. Several hundred children participated in the events that were organised at the Reliance Sports Complex. the Patron Trustee of the Foundation. Diu and Dadra Nagar Haveli. to promotion of social and economic welfare. a series of programmes to felicitate the unsung heroes of India was launched. Now in their twelvth year. and rural development. physically challenged meritorious students from Rajasthan received SSC Merit Rewards and Undergraduate Scholarships at a function held in Jaipur. The first three in overall merit and one physically challenged student securing the highest marks in each of the 64 districts at the annual SSC and HSC examinations of the respective state Boards. Reaching out to other states: To offer equal opportunities to the physically challenged meritorious students from the rest of the country. Sports for the Physically Challenged Reliance has joined hands with the organising team of Special Olympics Gujarat (Bharat) for the physically challenged children of Gujarat. the Company took up a unique initiative to salute the Real Indian Heroes of Independent India. which gives end-users a unique combination of properties like good strength. 60 years of Indian Independence and 30 years of Reliance. stiffness. Partnering with the TV Channel. Reliance lends valuable support to DAF in terms of financial contribution and wherever necessary. In recognition for their outstanding contribution to society. Reliance also draws on the DAF expertise in evolving and coordinating the Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives and other group companies also help DAF initiatives wherever possible.women. A public charitable trust registered under the Bombay Public Trusts Act. in 2007-08. ril. in 2007 .com/html/aboutus/our_commitments.html www. a total of 101 scholars continued to receive the scholarship for their education. leading to Degree / Diploma course. The unique feature of the Scheme is that the corpus was created with contributions from Reliance Group employees. In the first year. Reliance Kargil scholarships scheme Children of martyrs / disabled soldiers of the Kargil war received financial support under this Scheme for their education from Std. “Dhiruhbai Ambani Scholars’ scheme” for Meritorious Children of Reliance Shareholders The Scheme was announced in 2003 as a one-time measure to commemorate the silver jubilee of the company’s listing on the Bombay Stock Exchange.com/html/aboutus/sustainability_report.08 which is the 4th year of the Scheme.meritorious students from the state of Andhra Pradesh received the Rewards and Undergraduate Scholarships for the years 2006-07 and 2007-08.html www. V to XII. 900 meritorious children of the shareholders received the scholarships.ril.ril.html www.com/html/aboutus/social_resp_comm_dev. with the Management responding by making equal contribution.pdf . the rest having completed their education.ril.com/rportal1/DownloadLibUploads/1210924385906_AR0708R. Source: http://www. Of these.